With more than 750 entries, the largest in its 14-year history, the Innovations Awards announced its 2004 honorees. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the Innovations Awards highlight product advancements in technology design and engineering. Winning entries will be showcased at the 2004 International CES, the world’s largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology, January 8-11, 2004.

The Innovations award program provides manufacturers and developers the opportunity to have their products judged by an independent panel of journalists, designers and engineers. Products receive industry-wide recognition while on display in the Las Vegas Convention Center Silver Exhibits during the International CES.

Recognized as a top consumer technology awards program, Innovations 2004 distinguishes the best products in design and engineering in the categories of accessibility, accessories, audio, computer hardware, digital imaging, electronic gaming, home appliances, home data networking, integrated home systems, mobile electronics, mobile office, office equipment, online/Internet, personal electronics, retail resource, satellite systems, software/embedded technology, telephones, video and wireless communications. Among the Best of Innovations honorees for 2004 are:

Click to enlarge.     Category: Video Samsung Electronics America  [view exhibitor details] Samsung's 56” W HDTV Monitor TV with DLP Technology (HLP5685W ) Design by: Samsung Electronics America www.samsungusa.com   The new Samsung HLP5685W DLP™ TV line offers the best of HD picture quality performance with a light weight design addressing more placement options than other same class TV’s. www.samsungusa.com

Click to enlarge.     Category: Computer Hardware Hewlett-Packard Company  [view exhibitor details] HP Compaq Tablet tc1100 Design by: Hewlett Packard Co. www.hp.com   The HP Compaq Tablet tc1100, the ultramobile PC that adapts to the way you work.

New to the Innovations 2004 exhibit, the IDSA Design Awareness Program gives CES attendees the opportunity to explore further the importance of industrial design in developing innovative products. Virtually all Innovations honorees were designed by industrial designers, professionals who shape products to fit the user and achieve market success. More than 20 design firms from around the country will showcase their capabilities and award-winning creations. Photos and descriptions of all the honorees are posted online at 2004 International CES: 2004 CES Innovations Awards Honorees.